An area is found to have a high rate of erosion. What kind of sediment is likely to be in the surrounding waters?
A) Well-sorted sediments
B) Poorly sorted sediments
C) One size of sediment
D) None of these choices
B
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a. horn. b. esker. c. kame. d. arête. e. cirque
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A)neoclassical B)modern synthesis C)fundamentalist D)multidimensional E)microanalytical
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A) Batholiths B) Sills C) Necks D) Dikes
Which of the following results in the temperature range experienced by the ocean to be substantially less than that on land?
A) Deeper penetration of solar energy in the ocean B) Freshwater freezes at a lower temperature than saltwater C) The greater mixing on the continents versus the marine environment D) The increased evaporation over land compared to the ocean E) The lower heat capacity of water compared to rocks